Patagonia holidaysTours & holidays in 2018 & 2019

Patagonia holidays enable you to explore this wild mountainous region at the southern edge of the Andes, from the soaring peaks of the Torres del Paine National Park to wildlife watching around the forests and lakes in the Tierra Del Fuego. Trek to some of the world’s most spectacular glaciers and travel to Ushuaia, the southern most town in the world. The ultimate adventure, a Patagonia holiday unearths the best that this spectacular wilderness has to offer.

Tailor made:Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way

The walks in the national parks near Fitzroy and Torres Del Paine was the highlight. Great trip to see a few highlights of 2 very large countries. (more)Bob Handley

Most memorable was Torres del Paine national park and climbing to the base of the granite peaks - something I'd dreamed about doing for years. Battling the Patagonian winds to stand on the beach photographing icebergs. Clinging on for life as we raced down the rapids white water rafting in the Lake District. (more)Ruth Edwards

The leader of the group was very well organised and had the patience of a saint. He got to know each of us and worked hard to ensure we had the holiday we expected (more)Elizabeth Caldwell

Memorable parts?
The overall package was never the same day in day out
Tips?Local benefits?
My agent passed on 3% of the cost of the holiday to local good causes.
Overall rating?
Our travel agent provided excellent service both before and throughout the holiday. First class. (more)John Robinson

Visiting patagonia was a long held dream. It lived up to my expectations from an cultural and environmental point of view. The Patagonian step has presence like no other i have experienced in many years of travel. (more)Geoff Crispin

I loved traveling around Patagonia, visiting blue and greenish blue lakes, the steppes, the glaciers, the snow capped mountains, the unusual wildlife.
For me, Patagonia was pure magic. (more)Joanna Drzewieniecki

Memorable parts?
The entire trail and Machu Picchu itself were phenomenal, of course, but the visit with the Andean village was surprisingly touching and enlightening.
Tips?
There were certain items for camping that would have been helpful to have that weren't on the Incan Trail items list, e.g. Flipflops
Local benefits?
I've done other village visits with locals on other tours in other parts of the world, but this was the first one that really seemed like both sides, locals... (more)Craig Hobin

Memorable parts?
The whole trip was great. Seeing the glaciers at Lago Grey and Moreno were a highlight as well as beach riding in Uruguay.
Tips?
Argentina is a strange place for money changing an the fees at the ATMs are high with limited withdrawal. No cash exchange at the airport so budget wisely.
Local benefits?
There was certainly a trip where conservation was at the foremost of the locations we visited in Patagonia.
Overall rating?
Trip of a lifetime that matched... (more)Martin Mackenzie

There were so many highlights but the two most memorable parts of the holiday were climbing the beautiful Villarrica volcano and spending 4 days in the breathtaking wilderness of the Torres del Paine National Park. Everywhere we stayed we wished we had been able to stay longer - it is such as beautiful country. (more)Lauren Pavitt

We really liked having the freedom to explore on our own with the comfort of having a safety net. Self guided trips are the way to go. Our agent, Federica, was the absolute best. (more)Deborah Padovan

Memorable parts?
We did not do a 12 day highlights holiday. Instead we contacted the holiday provider direct and with them planned a 19 day trip. See below for views on this process.
As far as memorable experiences, the list is endless. Perito Moreno glacier was amazing to see and hear - it really is blue in parts, and it was well worth paying extra to do the mini-trek. A great experience. So was horse-riding with a gaucho. Hiring a car and doing a 4 night circular tour from Salta was great.... (more)Ro Lynam

Memorable parts?
Torres Del Paine national park, with its beautiful scenery. I could have stayed forever. And the most memorable bit was when we saw a puma! Every day had a memorable event though, I cant believe how much was packed into two weeks.
Tips?
Try to buy your own international flights to save money, although going into Santiago and leaving from Buenos Aires this may be expensive to do without the agent. Make sure you are used to mountain walking as some treks are 8 hours... (more)Beth Barnes

Memorable parts?
So many! The most spectacular was the Perito Moreno Glacier which was jaw dropping! The journey as you cross the Andes mostly by boat is amazing with crystal clear lakes, high mountains and volcano`s and the Condor circling high above you.
Tips?
Expect to be staggered by the scenery and expect some long distances between places especially to Torres del Paine National Park which took hours to drive to plus long hold ups between Argentina and Chile but it was so worth... (more)Peter Carter

Memorable parts?
The magnificent scenery of Torres del Paine was breathtaking.
Tips?
We decided ro skip Valparaiso but added an additionsl day in Torres del Paine, which I thought was worthwhile as it allowed us 3 full days in Torres del Paine .
Local benefits?
Certainly benefited the local people.
Overall rating?
Very good overall (more)Tony Rocha